Japanese Printmaking Papers

Chiri is recognized as one of the essential papers in Japanese art for its tonal quality and varied textures. Acid-free and machine-made from sulphite pulp, Chiri contains dark kozo specks scattered across a natural-colored background. 40 gsm. Two deckle edges.

Goyu is a traditional, handmade, acid-free paper with four deckle edges, a natural white color, and a smooth surface. Its subtle laid lines from the paper mould are visible when the semi-translucent paper is held up to a strong light.

Hahnemühle FineArt has designed this special paper for Japanese Sumi-e painting. This very absorbent paper is ideal for "freestyle" brush painting, a simple yet highly aesthetic drawing made of powerful, mostly chasing and rapidly executed lines.

Hosho is a traditional, high-quality kozo paper, strong and absorbent. It does not shrink or tear easily, making it a good paper for woodblock or lino printing. Sheets measure 19" × 24" and acid-free, and are not sized, with deckle edges. Weight is 85 gsm.

Kinwashi is machine made of short, thick manila fibers. It's smooth on one side and textured with bark inclusions on the other side. Sheets measure 25" × 37" (approximately 63.5 cm × 94 cm), and are sized with deckle edges. Weight is 30 gsm.

Masa, machine made in Japan of sulphite pulp, is versatile and very reasonably priced, a strong paper with an even formation. Individual sheets measure 21" × 31" (approximately 53 cm × 78 cm), are sized, and are 77 gsm weight.

Mulberry Paper is handmade from the inner fiber of the mulberry to produce an exceptionally pure, translucent paper, used by conservators in repair and lamination. Very strong, despite its light weight. Sheets are 24" × 33-1/2", not sized, and acid-free.

Sekishu is one of the oldest papers in the world, and is still made by hand today. It's a strong, crisp, deep cream colored paper made from kozo fibers. Sheets measure 24" × 39", are not sized, and are naturally acid-free with deckle edges. 30 gsm.